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Big Matthias Jaissle gamble pays off for Newcastle but not the one you would expect – 5 things

Five things we learned from Newcastle's 1-1 draw with Fulham at Craven Cottage…

By Sean McCormick · Chronicle Live

Published: Saturday, 7 November 2026 at 7:03 PM

Key Things to Know

Matthias Jaissle's tactical gamble to start Jacob Murphy paid off with a goal against Fulham.
Newcastle United drew 1-1 against Fulham after Rodrigo Muniz cancelled out Jacob Murphy's opener.
Lewis Miley and Matias Fernandez-Pardo both made their returns from fitness issues as second-half substitutes.

The Story in 60 Seconds

Newcastle United drew 1-1 against Fulham at Craven Cottage on Saturday, November 7, 2026. Manager Matthias Jaissle made wholesale tactical changes, with recall Jacob Murphy opening the scoring via a 25-yard strike before Rodrigo Muniz equalized three minutes later for Fulham.

Chronicle Live highlighted key takeaways, noting Murphy's strong performance, the returns of Lewis Miley and Matias Fernandez-Pardo from the bench, and summer signing Aladji Bamba's exclusion from the matchday squad.

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Big Matthias Jaissle gamble pays off for Newcastle but not the one you would expect – 5 things

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